A home is a huge investment. To protect your investment, it's imperative to keep up with frequent home maintenance. You can complete most of these tasks yourself, but might need to contact a specialist for a thorough home equipment inspection. Follow this useful annual maintenance checklist to keep your home in excellent shape.
Did you know there's a better way to fine-tune your home's temperature levels while saving you money and increasing your comfort level? Whether you're at home or away on vacation, smart comfort control devices enable you to enjoy optimal temperature levels according to your lifestyle. Not only that, modern thermostats give you the flexibility to customize temperatures for every room in your home and automate temperatures when you're asleep or away.
Warm weather is upon us and, and everyone is rushing to set the AC to stave off discomfort. While we appreciate the control we have over our environment, when was the last time you checked your heating and air conditioning system? As a byproduct of the cooling process, managing condensate inside your system can make the difference between proper function, condensate overflow and if your furnace is located in your attic, damage to your ceiling.
We are in the midst of winter which means we're all retreating to the cozy warmth of our homes. Winter also means that it's flu season. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) flu activity starts as early as October and ends as late as May, peaking between December and February. This is not entirely coincidental.
We at Burgeson's Heating & Air Conditioning are proud to announce that we will be receiving the Dave Lennox Award for 2015 from Lennox International Inc. Lennox has a long history of innovation in the heating and air conditioning industry and they expect nothing less from their dealers. The Dave Lennox Award is presented to the top 25 dealers in the U.S. and Canada. To put things in perspective, there are over 7,000 Lennox dealers in North America, out of which only one percent receives this prestigious honor. Burgeson's, a Dave Lennox Premier Dealer, belongs to an exclusive group of dealers who have earned the distinction multiple times. The 2015 accolade marks our tenth consecutive award reception.
Are you on the hunt for a new home air filter? Do you keep wondering what all of these MERV ratings actually mean? Understanding MERV ratings is essential to choosing the right filter for your home and equipment. Choosing the right filter also means the protecting your family against airborne allergens... and you'll even get to dust less!
Are you looking for ways to save money on energy bills? If you're tempted to shop around for Energy Star rated equipment to help curb your energy usage, make sure your home is ready. Before taking the plunge into an energy-efficient life, first find a home energy technician, often referred to as an energy "auditor" to inspect your home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you could be saving anywhere from 5 to 30% by making the upgrades suggested by your home energy auditor. Where can you find an energy auditor? Contact your local utility company or a private auditing company for a review of your energy usage. Read on for more information on why and how you should audit your energy usage.
An HVAC system can last a long time if properly maintained. If left unattended, however, it can fail you when you need it most. With El Niño bringing in long stretches of rain, maintenance is of the utmost importance. If you want to avoid replacing your system sooner than necessary, read on to find out what steps you can take to maximize the life of your HVAC system.
Think 10-minute home fixes aren't possible? Think again. Here are a few home repair tips that'll save you time and money in the long run.
Besides their aesthetically pleasing designs, wifi thermostats contain valuable functionalities, especially when connected to a mobile app. A wifi thermostat gives you a full range of comfort control even when you're not at home. Here are a few benefits a modern day wifi thermostat can offer.
